For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 56 students in FT Yates 4 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in FT Yates 4 School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
532 Schools
# Students
56 Students
122,978 Students
# Teachers
7 Teachers
10,597 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
FT Yates 4 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 163 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#165 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.50
% American Indian
100%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
n/a
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $77,732 is higher than the state median of $17,517. The school district revenue/student has grown by 129% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $88,482 is higher than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has grown by 186% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$77,732
$17,517
Spending / Student
$88,482
$17,519
Best FT Yates 4 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Yates Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9189 1/2 Hwy 24
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3819
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3819
Gr: 5-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: n/an/a
9189 1/2 Hwy 24
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3819
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3819
Gr: PK | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to FT Yates 4 School District?
FT Yates 4 School District manages 2 public schools serving 56 students.
What is the rank of FT Yates 4 School District?
FT Yates 4 School District is ranked #158 out of 163 school districts in North Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in FT Yates 4 School District?
100% of FT Yates 4 School District students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of FT Yates 4 School District?
FT Yates 4 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is FT Yates 4 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $88,482 is higher than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has grown by 186% over four school years.
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